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2014 Fire Training CalendarSENATOR JOHN J. SHUMAKERPUBLIC SAFETY CENTERHarrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg Campus - North HallOne HACC Dr.Harrisburg, PA cfm
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607Leadership TeamD. Randy PadfieldEducation Specialist, Fire Training UnitPerry L. PierichEducation Specialist, Fire Training UnitRichard S. OrangeFire Science Technology Degree ProgramAndy DeanAdministrative Support SpecialistRon GivlerCoordinator, Facility ProgramsEmanda ReinerAdministrative Support SpecialistJerry OzogDirector, Safety/Security TrainingSenator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterFire Training UnitOne HACC Dr.Harrisburg, PA 17110(717) 780-2607 or (717) 780-1106firetrng@hacc.eduwww.hacc.edu2 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607New Programs Offered for 2014Advanced Fire FighterThis entry level course is designed to introduce seasoned firefighters to advanced fire ground operations including buildingconstruction, fire safety surveys/fire and life presentation, generators, lighting equipment, technical rescue, fire protection systems,service testing of hose, combustible gas and liquid fire control, foam, coordinating fire ground operations communications, andadvanced origin, cause and arson. This is the fifth of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.Course Length: 24 hoursRequired Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing and SCBAPrerequisites: 18 years of age at the start of course; Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting w/ SBS, Fire Fighter ICertification.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeApril 5,6,12,1392081HACC PSC 175.00October 7,9,11,1250308HACC PSC 175.00Fire Officer I Blended/Online Training programThis program is designed to prepare volunteer and career fire fighters to become fire officers. This program emphasizes the necessaryskills for managing people, fire stations, and fire ground incidents. It will follow the NFPA1021 2009 Standards for Fire Officer Iwith the most of the material being completed on-line (students will need to attend 3 classroom sessions a the Public Safety Center).This intensive program requires each student to participate in online discussion, writing and video assignments, and written exams.Course Length: 48 hoursPrerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, current Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (IFSAC or Pro-Board), or yearlytraining, and ICS 200.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeFeb 18-May 591613HACC PSC 425.00 textbookFlashover Recognition TrainingThis course is designed to review fire dynamics as they relate to the fire growth/development in structures and permit students towitness flashover conditions in a controlled environment so that they can better understand the key indicators of rapid firegrowth/flashover, risk based decision making and the proper methods to limit the occurrence of flashover during interior firefightingoperations. The ultimate goal of this training is to increase firefighter awareness and overall safety.Course Length: 8 hoursRequired Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Equipment and SCBAPrerequisites: 18 years of age and successful completion of one of the following courses of instruction:*Essentials of Firefighting*Interior Firefighter*Structural Burn Session (16 hour PA State Academy Course)*Firefighter I Certification (IFSAC/Pro-Board) can also be used to meet the prerequisites listed above.Date(s)March 8March 9May 3June 28June 29July 19July 20August 16August 17 Section s(s)Sept 27Sept 28Oct 25Oct 26Nov 4,6 (2 evenings)Nov 11,13 (2 evenings)Dec 6Dec 7All Flashover Training Sessions will be held at HACC-PSCAll Sessions fees are 95.003 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training 650297
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607New Programs Offered for 2014Reading SmokeThis class will emphasize that proper training and utilization of available resources for learning to read smoke will help to reduce thenumber of firefighter deaths/injuries in Pennsylvania. Everyone, officers and firefighters, need to develop their ability to read smokeconditions in order to make safe and effective decisions on the fire ground. In this class students will be introduced to the techniquesand “art” of reading smoke and then view 14 videos of actual fires and discuss these situations to be able to better understand how toread smoke.Course Length: 4 hoursPrerequisites: N/ADate(s)Section #LocationFeeJanuary 1892039HACC PSC 35.00March 1592159HACC PSC 35.00May 892160HACC PSC 35.00August 950312HACC PSC 35.00October 1450313HACC PSC 35.00Riding the Front Seat Fire Unit OfficerThis course is designed to orient the new or aspiring company officer to the responsibilities of the position and to provide them withan orientation to the process of managing the first 10 (ten) minutes of an incident pending arrival of an experienced line officer. Thiscourse is divided into a series of modules covering critical topics. These topics are combined in series of exercises includingsimulation designed to provide experience relative to operations at the most common fire scenarios.Course Length: 16 hoursPrerequisites: N/ADate(s)Section #LocationFeeApril 26,2792065HACC PSC 50.00Oct 18,1950300HACC PSC 50.00Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)This course is designed for specifically newly appointed company officers, acting company officers and those who are in the processof becoming a company officer. The course discusses in depth the management skills needed as well identifying the processes acompany officer needs to follow to accomplish fire confinement, exposure protection and extinguishment while taking intoconsideration rescue, ventilation support and overhaul. water supply, fixed systems and salvage are also discussed.Course Length: 16 hoursPrerequisites: N/ADate(s)Section #LocationFeeFebruary 1,292038HACC PSC 55.00Conducting Effective Employee & Volunteer Background ChecksRegardless of the size of your organization, pre-employment screening is a hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiringmistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees and volunteers. Amid securityconcerns, corporate scandals, and workplace violence, pre-employment screening has been gaining ground. When your organizationhires volunteers, it is essential that a pre-volunteer employment background check be conducted.This four-hour course is designed for leaders in volunteer organizations and non-profit sector agencies. The course will also reviewthe necessary policies and procedures to ensure the pre-employment check meets state and federal laws.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeJanuary 3091586HACC PSC 40.004 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-26075 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-26072014 Revised Entry-Level Fire Training CurriculumThe revised Entry Level Fire Training Curriculum consists of five (5) separate levels (courses) of instruction, each aprerequisite for the next level (course). The revised entry level fire training curriculum consists of a series of separateprograms designed around NFPA 1001 – Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications Firefighter I and FirefighterII level. The levels are: 1st Level: Introduction to the Fire Service- ELIS – 16 hourso Hazardous Materials Awareness – 4 hours2nd Level: Fire Ground Support - ELFG– 32 hourso NIMS 700 & 100 (Available as online offerings)rd3 Level: Exterior Firefighting- ELEF – 52 hourso Hazardous Materials Operations – 24 hours4th Level: Interior Firefighter- ELIF – 40 hours5th Level: Advanced Firefighter- ELAF - 24 hoursSome course topics and information have been added or relocated in the new series. Returning students transitioning intothe revised courses will be updated accordingly during the course of the programs. There is no need for any additionalmake-up or transition sessions.New students enrolling in the Introduction to Firefighting will be provided an Essentials of Fire Fighting and DepartmentOperations; Sixth Edition as part of their tuition. Returning students must bring their own or purchase a newtextbook for an additional fee.All students enrolling in the entry level programs should be capable of reading and writing at the minimum of an 8thgrade level and capable of moderate to strenuous physical activity. Successful completion of the programs will requirestudents to demonstrate skill proficiency in various tasks associated with being a Firefighter as well as achieve a passingscore of at least 70% on an end of class exam. For additional information regarding prerequisites, required equipment andage restrictions, refer to the specific class descriptions.There is no requirement (law) in the Commonwealth mandating Entry Level Fire Training for fire servicepersonnel.Each Fire Department/Company must decide which level of training their personnel should complete in order to beproperly trained for their assigned duties. The final decision on the level of training always remains with the firedepartment/company and its efforts.When the first four (4) levels have been completed and the student meets all the required pre-requisites (including FirstAid/CPR), they should be prepared to participate in the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s (OSFC) Voluntary FireService Certification program for national certification as a Firefighter I. The Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s(OSFC) is the certifying agency within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State Fire Academy is theadministering agency for that certification. The previous levels are a prerequisite for the next level (course).When the fifth (5th) level (course) is completed and the student meets all the required pre-requisite’s (including BasicVehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations), they should be prepared to participate in the OSFC Voluntary Fire ServiceCertification program for national Certification as a Firefighter II. The previous fire training levels (courses), Essentials ofFirefighting, or nationally certified Firefighter I are all acceptable prerequisites for the fifth level (course)- AdvancedFirefighter (ELAF).6 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-26072014 Revised Entry-Level Fire Training Curriculum1st Level: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)This 16 hr. entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service,fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools and emergency lighting, and backing apparatus. Thisis the first of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.Minimum Age: 14Prerequisites: NoneRequired Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student untilthe end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses orgoggles) required for all classes.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeFeb 1,292078HACC PSC 125.00June 17,1892083HACC PSC 125.00Sept 13,1450306HACC PSC 125.00Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (PSFA-RIHM) (Prerequisite for Fire Ground Support)This 4 hr. course is designed for individuals likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials release and who have not been trained to take anyaction beyond notifying proper authorities. This course satisfies OSHA’s “Hazwoper” (29 CFR 1910.120) training requirements for firefighters, EMSpersonnel, and police who respond to potential HazMat incidents.Minimum Age: 14Prerequisites: NoneRequired Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking materialDate(s)Section #Feb 1592026June 2192058Sept 3050273LocationHACC PSCHACC PSCHACC PSCFee 25.00 25.00 25.002nd Level: Fire ground Support (ELFG)This 32 hr. entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including fire behavior, buildingconstruction-structural collapse, fire hose, water supply, communications, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA). This is the second of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.Minimum Age: 14Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS); Hazardous Materials Awareness CourseRequired Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student untilthe end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses orgoggles), and SCBA required for all classes.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeFeb 22,23, Mar 1,292079HACC PSC 150.00June 19,24,25,2692084HACC PSC 150.00Sept 27,28, Oct 4,550307HACC PSC 150.00National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction IS-700.a (Prerequisite for Exterior Firefighting)This course introduces the student to the National Incident Management System (NIMS); the need for NIMS, what NIMS is, NIMScompliance, and it provides a basic overview of the role and functions of the National Integration Center (NIC).Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) IS-100.b (Prerequisite for Exterior Firefighting)This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. The student will learn the basicfeatures of ICS; its application, organizational principles and elements, the Incident Commander and Command Staff functions,General Staff functions, ICS facilities and functions, and ICS planning.*Courses are available online through USFA/EMI @ http://training.fema.gov/IS/Nims.asp7 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-26072014 Revised Entry-Level Fire Training Curriculum3rd Level: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)This 52 hr. entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including Self-contained BreathingApparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building construction, fire extinguishers, and forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose lineadvancement. This is the third of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.Minimum Age: 14Prerequisites: Fire ground Support (ELFG); NIMS 700, ICS 100Required Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student untilthe end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses orgoggles), and SCBA required for all classes.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeApril 1,3,5,6,8,10,12,13,1592080HACC PSC 175.00July 7,8,9,10,15,16,1750303HACC PSC 175.00Oct 25,26, Nov 1,2,6,8,950309HACC PSC 175.00Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (PSFA – HMO) (Prerequisite for Interior Firefighting)PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 21.5/ EMT 21.5/ ALS 21.5This 24 hr. course is designed to prepare students to respond to hazardous materials incidents and function at the operations level in accordance withNFPA 472. Topics covered include: Scene size-up, incident management, markings and labels, containers and packaging, chemical and physicalproperties of hazardous materials, personal protective clothing, defensive spill control activities, and emergency decontamination. State FireAcademy facial hair policy applies to individuals attending this program.Prerequisites: HazMat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM) Minimum Age: 14Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing; SCBADate(s)Section #March 25,27,29,30July 22,23,24,Oct 7,9,11,12920355025350283LocationFeeHACC PSCHACC PSCHACC PSC 95.00 95.00 95.004th Level: Interior Firefighting (ELIF)This 48 hr. entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations including Self-Contained BreathingApparatus (SCBA), Search and Rescue Procedures, Firefighter Survival, Ventilation, Utility and Loss Control, Origin and Cause, and Fire Control(Suppression). This is the fourth of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.Minimum Age: 18Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF); Hazardous Materials Operations Course (HMO)Required Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student untilthe end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses orgoggles), and SCBA required for all classes.Date(s)Section #LocationFeeMay 31, June 1,7,8,14,1592082HACC PSC 210.00July 29,30,31, Aug 4,5,650304HACC PSC 210.00Dec 2,4,6,7,9,11,13,1450310HACC PSC 210.005th Level: Advanced Firefighter (ELAF)This 24 hr. entry level course is designed to introduce seasoned firefighters to advanced fire ground operations including building construction, firesafety surveys/fire and life presentation, generators, lighting equipment, technical rescue, fire protection systems, service testing of hose, combustiblegas and liquid fire control, foam, coordinating fire ground operations communication, and advanced origin, cause an arson. This is the fifth of fivelevels (courses) in the curriculum.Minimum Age: 18Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting w/ SBS, Firefighter I Certification.Required Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student untilthe end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses orgoggles), and SCBA required for all classesDate(s)Section #LocationFeeApril 5,6,12,1392081HACC PSC 175.00Oct 7,9,11,1250308HACC PSC 175.008 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607Certification Review and Preparation ProgramsHACC Firefighter I Certification Review/PrepThis 16 hr. course is designed to refresh knowledge of essential firefighting information and to hone essential firefighting skillsacquired through previous training. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be prepared to take and successfullycomplete the knowledge and skills tests to attain certification as a NFPA 1001, Firefighter I.Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing, eye protection and SCBAMinimum Age: 18Date(s)Section #LocationFeeMarch 29,3092037HACC PSC 75.00August 750255HACC PSC 75.00Sept 27,2850276HACC PSC 75.00Prerequisites 18 years of ageCompletion of PA State Fire Academy 16 hour Structural Burn Session (or equivalent)Current Hazardous Materials Operations training/certificationCurrent CPR (infant, child, adult)Current First Aid training (or higher level of EMS credentialing)HACC Firefighter II Certification Review/PrepThis 8 hr. program is targeted to Firefighters certified to the Firefighter I level who wishes to refresh basic knowledge and skills inpreparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.*This Certification Review/Prep is now replaced with the NEW Advanced Firefighter Course.* Please see page 8 of the Calendar for more details.Prerequisites for Firefighter II Certification Exam 18 years of ageFirefighter I CertificationBasic Vehicle Rescue Awareness and OperationsCurrent Hazardous Materials Operations training/certificationCurrent CPR (infant, child, adult)Current First Aid training (or higher level of EMS credentialing)Submission of:o Detailed commercial occupancy preplano Fire department report for an actual incidento Residential diagram indicating primary and secondary routes of egress As well as other fire safety related information9 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607NFPA1670: Vehicle Rescue SeriesNFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue—Awareness (NVRA)PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be DeterminedThis 24 hr course will provide awareness-level information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include: General vehiclerescue function/operation; incident management of the vehicle rescue scene; vehicle anatomy, design, and construction; recognition and control ofhazards relative to a vehicle accident; and the tools and equipment used at a vehicle accident/rescue incident. Upon successful completion of thiscourse, the student will have the awareness level knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident inaccordance with NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Awareness or higher level of Hazardous Materials training or certification with one (1) year ofthe start of class. Required Equipment: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personal protectiveclothing to include helmet, gloves, footwear, and protective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSI Z87.1) andhearing protection are required Minimum Age: 14Date(s)Section #LocationFeeMarch 8,9,1592029HACC PSC 110.00August 12,13,1450256HACC PSC 110.00Sept 2,4,6,750265HACC PSC 110.00NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue—Operations (NVRO)PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be DeterminedThis 20 hr course will provide operations-level information and a skill as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include: Incidentmanagement; tools/equipment; vehicle anatomy/design; hazard control, patient access, care, and packaging; disentanglement; extrication andtermination. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to complete to PA Joint Rescue Program Basic Vehicle Rescue examination.Additionally, this course will prepare the student to challenge the IFSAC/Pro-Board national certification as a Vehicle Rescue Technician Level I inaccordance with NFPA 1006- Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Upon successful completion of this course, the studentwill have the operations level of knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance withNFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by first day of class; Vehicle Rescue Awareness – NFPA 1670 (NVRA), PA State Fire Academyapproved or recognized Hazardous Materials Operations or higher level of Hazardous Materials training or certification within one (1)year of the start of the class. Required Equipment: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personalprotective clothing to include helmet, gloves, footwear, and protective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSIZ87.1) and hearing protection are required. Minimum Age: 16Date(s)Section #LocationFeeMarch 21,22,2392033HACC PSC 110.00Aug 26,27,2850257HACC PSC 110.00Oct 3,4,550280HACC PSC 110.00*Students who complete BVR Awareness and Operations are eligible to Test Rescue Technician- Vehicle Machinery Level I CertificationNFPA 1670:Vehicle Rescue—Technician (NVRT)PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be DeterminedThis 20 hr course is intended for personnel who have completed operations-level vehicle rescue training in accordance with NFPA 1670 – Standardon Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. The program uses a combination of classroom lecture, classroom practicalskills, and integrated field practical exercises to train the student to function as an integral rescue team member at a technician –level incidentinvolving medium and heavy trucks, and buses. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to complete the PA Joint Rescue ProgramSpecial Vehicle Rescue examination. This course will also provide the student with the knowledge and skills to complete IFSAC/Pro-BoardCertification as an NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Technician Level 2. Upon Successful completion of this course, the student will have technician-levelknowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function a safely at a vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance with NFPA 1670: Standard onOperations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by first day of class; PA Basic Vehicle Rescue certification; or, Vehicle Rescue Operations –NFPA 1670 (NVRO); or, IFSAC/Pro-Board certification as a Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician (1006-2003); or, Vehicle andMachinery Rescue Technician Level 1 (1006-2008); or Vehicle Rescue Technician Level I (current edition); PA State Fire Academyapproved or recognized Hazardous Materials Operations or higher level of Hazardous Materials training or certification within one (1)year of the start of the class; NIMS 700; ICS 100; ICS 200, First Aid / CPR Requirement Required Equipment: Pen/pencil,notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personal protective clothing to include helmet, gloves, footwear, andprotective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSI Z87.1) and hearing protection are required. Minimum Age: 18Date(s)Section #LocationFeeApril 11,12,1392041HACC PSC 110.00Oct 24,25,2650285HACC PSC 110.00*Students who complete BVR Awareness; Operations; and Technician are eligible to Test Rescue Technician- Vehicle Machinery Level IICertification10 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607Suggested Driver/Operator Training PathwaySuccessful Completion of Prerequisite Courses and Certifications:Valid Department of Transportation Drivers License*NPFA 1001 - Firefighter I**Emergency Vehicle Driver Training ProgramPA State Fire Academy – 16 hour ProgramPumperAerialMobile Water Supply ApparatusPump Operations IAerial Apparatus OperationsRural Fire GroundWater MovementPump Operations IIAerial ApparatusOperations ExtendedTanker Water SupplyNFPA 1002 – Driver/Operator ExamsDriver/Operator – PumperDriver/Operator – AerialDriver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatus* Candidates with a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without air brake restriction can submita copy of their license to satisfy certain portions of the certification skills exam.** Firefighter I certification is not a required prerequisite for Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatuscertification, but is required for both Pumper and Aerial certification.** Individuals wishing to complete certification must provide their own apparatus.11 Shumaker Public Safety Center 2014 Fire Training Calendar
HACC Central Pennsylvania Community College; Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety CenterOne HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110Certification Ph. (717) 780-2607 or Facility/Local Level Ph. (717) 780-2607Driver/Operator Training ProgramsNOTE: HACC SPSC does not provide vehicles to students for these programs. Students must provide anemergency services vehicles in order to complete the skills portion of these programs.Aerial Apparatus Practices (PSFA-AELA)This 16 hr. program is designed to introduce students to the basic design and operation of fire service aerial devices. Topics coveredinclude: Aerial apparatus design and safety, spotting and stabilizing, basic operation features, practical scenarios, maintenance andtesting procedures, and use of elevated master streams. Departments are recommended to send multiple students and theirdepartmental apparatus.Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE, pen/pencil and note takingmaterialMinimum Age: 18Date(s)Section #LocationFeeNov 8,950292HACC PSC 75.00Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program (PSFA-EVOC)PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 16/ EMT 16/ ALS 16This 16 hr. course teaches firefighters and emergency responders to operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner. Course topicsinclude defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, vehicle laws, and completion of a driver training obstaclecourse.Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or applicable EMS Training/certificationRequired Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, students must provide an emergency vehicle (ambulance, utility, engine,aerial) for use during practical driving course the second day of the program.Minimum Age: 18Date(s)Secti
Fire Training Unit One HACC Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 780-2607 or (717) 780-1106 firetrng@hacc.edu www.hacc.edu . . (OSFC) is the certifying agency within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State Fire Academy is the administering agency for that certification. The previous levels are a prerequisite for the next level (course).
